Chicopee, MA vs El Centro, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chicopee
69.3
#1224 nationally
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
El Centro leads in crime level (9.0 vs 15.5). El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 42). Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $54,922).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | El Centro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 70 (#1141) |
| Population | 54,838 | 43,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $396,150 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $54,922 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+0.9 |
D+
69.3 Score
Chicopee, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$325,808
Population
54,838
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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